Remote Legal Practice Assistant – Client Team

Ogletree Deakins; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) matching

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ogletree Deakins seeks an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support the Client Team Counsel program. This remote role requires residence in a state with an Ogletree Deakins office.

You will work under attorneys and paralegals, handling secretarial tasks, document preparation, calendar management, and back-up support across multiple attorneys. You will maintain files, process time entries, prepare travel, and ensure high-quality administrative support with strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary.
• Experience with California processes and filings required.
• Knowledge of legal terminology, documents and processes.
• Accurate typing of at least 70 words per minute.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong proofreading and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process complex legal documents and correspondence, drafting routine letters and memos.
• Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings and due dates.
• Maintain paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies and filing systems.
• Prepare time entries and expense reporting for assigned attorneys.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, conference rooms and meals; communicate professionally with clients.
• Provide general administrative support and back-up for other attorneys as assigned.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Typing 70 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Timekeeping/billing familiarity

Tools

MS Office

Document management/E-filing

Job description

Ogletree Deakins seeks an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support the Client Team Counsel program. This remote role requires residence in a state with an Ogletree Deakins office.

You will work under attorneys and paralegals, handling secretarial tasks, document preparation, calendar management, and back-up support across multiple attorneys. You will maintain files, process time entries, prepare travel, and ensure high-quality administrative support with strong attention to detail and